Category: Author/Book Spotlight

SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Young Readers

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-library-card-sign-up-month-september/ https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card "September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning." - WVLS Jamie Matczak - Aug 19, 2019 Each year, there … Continue reading SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Meet Jesse

by J.M. Northup, posted in Character Interview, FEATURE, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Native American Literature, New Adult, Romance, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? LURE: JESSE & HAWK What genre is it? ROMANTIC SUSPENSE, GRITTY SMALL-TOWN ROMANCE When and where is your tale set? LURE RIVER IS A SMALL FICTIONAL TOWN THAT BORDERS A CHIPPEWA RESERVATION IN MINNESOTA. “LURE RIVER WAS ITS OFFICIAL NAME … Continue reading Meet Jesse

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational, Young Readers

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR's THEME PERKS Wonder Woman "champions the power" in 2020 You know how I love reading, libraries, and encourage literacy, so you know I am all in on this month's celebration of all those things. Being a theatre kid and a singer, I am extra tickled with this year's theme: LET … Continue reading September is Library Card Sign-up Month

My Book Review of Falls the Shadow (Warmer collection)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Amazon Original Stories, Book REVIEWS, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories & Quick Reads

Falls the Shadow by Skip Horack My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm uncertain...This story was a little bizarre for me. It was definitely original and related to climate, but it felt scattered. There were some poignant comments, but overall, I was left feeling uncertain as to the point of the tale.Neither good nor bad, … Continue reading My Book Review of Falls the Shadow (Warmer collection)